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StoneCo Ltd. (STNE) director receives 6,785 RSU dividend equivalents

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Morais Silvio Jose reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

StoneCo Ltd. director Silvio Jose Morais reported a compensation-related equity award rather than an open-market trade. He received 6,785 shares of Common Stock at $0.00 per share as a grant of dividend equivalent rights on existing restricted stock unit (RSU) awards. These additional RSUs are subject to the same vesting terms and conditions as the underlying RSUs. After this grant, he directly holds 66,518 shares of Common Stock, and indirectly holds 30,000 shares through Mail Investment Holdings Ltd.

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Insider Morais Silvio Jose
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 6,785 $0.00 --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 66,518 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 30,000 shares (Indirect, By Mail Investment Holdings Ltd.)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents the acquisition of dividend equivalent rights in the form of additional restricted stock units, which were credited in connection with the Issuer's dividend payment on previously granted restricted stock units awards. These additional restricted stock units are subject to the same terms and conditions, including vesting, as the underlying restricted stock units awards to which they relate. The additional restricted stock units were credited at no cash cost to the reporting person as a dividend equivalent on outstanding restricted stock units. Includes both restricted stock units that represent a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Stock, as well as shares of Common Stock.
RSU dividend equivalents granted 6,785 shares Common Stock grant credited as dividend equivalents
Grant price per share $0.00 per share Stock award issued at no cash cost
Direct holdings after grant 66,518 shares Common Stock directly owned after transaction
Indirect holdings 30,000 shares Common Stock held via Mail Investment Holdings Ltd.
Total acquire transactions 1 transaction Form 4 summary shows one acquisition entry
dividend equivalent rights financial
"Represents the acquisition of dividend equivalent rights in the form of additional restricted stock units"
Dividend equivalent rights are promises that mirror the cash payments shareholders get from a company’s profits, but they are paid to holders of certain awards (like stock options or restricted stock units) rather than to actual shares. Think of them as a paycheck top‑up that matches dividends while the award is not yet a real stock, and they matter to investors because they add to employee compensation costs and potential share dilution, affecting company profitability and per‑share value.
restricted stock units financial
"additional restricted stock units are subject to the same terms and conditions, including vesting"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
contingent right financial
"restricted stock units that represent a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Stock"
Common Stock financial
"Includes both restricted stock units that represent a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Stock"
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Morais Silvio Jose

(Last)(First)(Middle)
4TH FLOOR, HARBOUR PLACE
103 SOUTH CHURCH STREET, P.O. BOX 10240

(Street)
GRAND CAYMANCAYMAN ISLANDSKY1-1002

(City)(State)(Zip)

CAYMAN ISLANDS

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
StoneCo Ltd. [ STNE ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/07/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/07/2026A6,785(1)A$0(2)66,518(3)D
Common Stock30,000IBy Mail Investment Holdings Ltd.
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents the acquisition of dividend equivalent rights in the form of additional restricted stock units, which were credited in connection with the Issuer's dividend payment on previously granted restricted stock units awards. These additional restricted stock units are subject to the same terms and conditions, including vesting, as the underlying restricted stock units awards to which they relate.
2. The additional restricted stock units were credited at no cash cost to the reporting person as a dividend equivalent on outstanding restricted stock units.
3. Includes both restricted stock units that represent a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Stock, as well as shares of Common Stock.
Remarks:
Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney
/s/ Priscilla Saraiva Godoy, attorney-in-fact for Silvio Jose Morais05/08/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did StoneCo (STNE) director Silvio Jose Morais report?

Silvio Jose Morais reported receiving 6,785 shares of StoneCo Common Stock as a stock award. The grant represents dividend equivalent rights on existing restricted stock units, issued at no cash cost and subject to the same vesting terms as the original RSUs.

How many StoneCo (STNE) shares does Silvio Jose Morais hold after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, Silvio Jose Morais directly holds 66,518 shares of StoneCo Common Stock. He also indirectly holds 30,000 additional shares through Mail Investment Holdings Ltd., giving him a combined reported position across direct and indirect holdings.

Was the StoneCo (STNE) insider transaction a market purchase or sale?

The reported transaction was not a market purchase or sale. It was an acquisition of 6,785 shares at $0.00 per share as dividend equivalent rights on restricted stock units, treated as a compensation-related grant rather than an open-market trade.

What are dividend equivalent rights on StoneCo (STNE) restricted stock units?

Dividend equivalent rights give RSU holders additional units when dividends are paid on the underlying stock. For StoneCo, Morais received 6,785 extra restricted stock units credited in connection with a dividend, following the same vesting terms as the original RSU awards.